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ROWING AND SAILING, EXPLAINED

Rowing and sailing carry a few centuries of their own vocabulary and a lot of unwritten knowledge. We are writing it down for the families and first-timers who hear the words but may not know the meaning or would like to know more about them.

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Rowing

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Sailing

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rowing

01

10 things to know before you start rowing

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Curious about rowing but not sure what you're getting into? Here's what actually helps to know before your first practice

02

What is a rowing regatta?

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A day of boat races, not a single race. Head races, sprints, and what actually happens from the shore.

03

What is a coxswain?

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A coxswain steers a rowing shell, calls the race, and directs the crew without rowing. What the job involves, why coxes are usually small, and how to become one.

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sailing

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What happens at a sailing regatta?

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A sailing regatta is many short races scored as a series, and low score wins. How scoring works, what the course looks like, why the start matters most, and what to bring.

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